Private Photography Lessons - Face-To-Face
Private Photography Lessons in Coventry — 1-2-1
Learn exactly what you want, with no group and no fixed syllabus
Private photography lessons in Coventry, built entirely around you — camera technique, editing, lighting, composition or a practical location shoot. Taught one-to-one by a BIPP-qualified professional, at the studio (CV4 9HW) with a woodland on site for hands-on tuition.
Complete beginner finding your way off Auto, or an improver refining your eye — every minute is spent on what you need.
Best value · 4-for-3 package
BIPP qualified · 20+ years teaching · Rated 4.8★ across 800+ reviews →
Prefer to pay as you go? See single-session rates & times →
How the 4-for-3 package works
Buy the £360 package
Pay once for four 2-hour 1-2-1 sessions — the 4th is free (save £120).
Get your booking link & code
Alan emails you a link to his online diary plus a coupon code that bypasses the payment step — your sessions are already paid for.
Book your four dates
Choose times that suit you, 9am–5pm Mon–Fri. Space them out to practise between sessions, or take them closer together.
Which one sounds like you?
Most people arrive with one of these in mind — every session starts from where you are
| This sounds like me… | Where we’d start |
|---|---|
| I’ve a holiday coming up and just want better photos | Simple, practical settings and a few composition habits so it’s easy on the day |
| I’m off on a trip of a lifetime — safari, Iceland, the tropics | Prep for the conditions you’ll meet, with your camera set up and rehearsed before you fly |
| I’ve bought a camera and I’m baffled by the settings | We go through the menus and dials together and set it up for the way you want to shoot |
| I’ve had my camera for years but never use it properly | Get you off Auto and into the controls, with habits that actually stick |
| I’ve been asked to shoot a wedding or event and I’m nervous | A clear shooting plan, the right settings and how to handle people and light |
| I’d like a side hustle — pets, families or babies | The practical groundwork: technique, editing and how to approach the work |
Whatever brought you here, your four sessions are built from the same toolkit — we focus on the parts you need:
What your sessions can cover
Mix and match across your four sessions — nothing is off the table
| Focus area | What you’ll do | Often for |
|---|---|---|
| Getting to know your camera | Make sense of the menus, buttons and dials, set up for how you shoot | New camera owners |
| Camera technique | Exposure, focus and composition in manual — off Auto for good | Beginners & improvers |
| Composition & seeing | Framing, light and what makes an image work | Any level |
| Travel & trip prep | Rehearse settings for a specific trip — safari, Iceland, the tropics | Before you travel |
| Editing (Lightroom) | Import, develop and export — a workflow that sticks | All levels |
| People, events & weddings | A shooting plan, working with people and handling tricky light | Nervous first-timers |
| Pets, families & babies | Working with lively or little subjects — focus, timing and patience | Side-hustle starters |
| Landscapes & outdoors | Planning, light, filters and getting the whole scene sharp | Improvers |
| Starting paid work | The groundwork for charging: workflow, consistency and approach | New side hustles |
| Image reviews | Honest critique of your own shots, with clear next steps | Any level |
| Your own goal | Bring a project or aim — we build the sessions around it | Any level |
Tailored one-to-one tuition, at your pace
Private lessons suit anyone who prefers personal tuition over a group — whether you're learning the fundamentals, refining your craft, working towards an RPS distinction, or even building a photography business. Sessions are bespoke: Alan assesses what you need and teaches at your level, so the time is spent on exactly what matters to you.
There are no other students; the time you pay for is entirely yours. Lessons mix sit-down theory, practical shooting and honest image feedback — and you leave each session with printed notes and a practice assignment to work on before the next one
Learning with someone who does this every day
I’ve spent more than 15 years teaching people photography — one-to-one, in groups, and on stage at international events. The whole point of a private lesson is simple: you get my full attention, pitched exactly at your level, on exactly what you want to learn.
No two people arrive the same, so no two lessons are the same.
Not sure it’s for you?
Two worries come up again and again, so let me answer both honestly:
“I’m too much of a beginner.” You’re not. There’s no group to keep up with and nothing to be embarrassed about — we start wherever you are and go at your pace. Beginners are exactly who one-to-one suits best.
“I probably already know enough.” Maybe — but if you’re here, part of you knows you’ve plateaued. A fresh, honest pair of eyes is often all it takes to get moving again, and experienced photographers tell me they wish they’d come sooner.
Trusted by photographers across the UK
A great one-to-one session… I’ve come away with a much clearer understanding of the theory behind the practice. Personalising my settings was really helpful. Would recommend to all.
— Mosie
A great teacher — a 1-2-1 session tailored to each individual. Worth every penny!
— Matt Nuttal
So helpful — tasks to improve my photography, detailed analysis of past photos, a practice session in the garden, and a mountain of advice plus handouts to take away. Professional, personable and extremely knowledgeable.
— Emma Moxon
Purchase 4 for 3 offer - Book dates separately after purchasing
Package Option - 4 Private Photography Classes Face to Face Coventry - 2 hrs each to suit you - Available 9-5 on weekdays. You will be sent a code to book dates
Prefer to pay as you go?
Book single 1-2-1 sessions when it suits you — daytime, evening or weekend, in a range of durations. No package, full flexibility. See the rates below, then book your slot.
Book a single session →
Single-session rates (pay as you go)
For comparison: four 2-hour daytime sessions bought separately = £480. The package is £360.
| Session length | Daytime (Mon–Fri, 9–5) | Evening or weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £65 | £85 |
| 2 hours | £120 | £150 |
| 4 hours | £225 | £275 |
| 8 hours | £375 | £425 |
Private photography lessons — FAQs
Do I have to take the sessions every week or month?
No. Take them as and when you want, so you have time to practise and digest each session. Sessions often end with an agreed practice assignment to review and discuss next time. The only limit is to use all four within 12 months of purchase, so you keep your momentum and don’t end up covering old ground.
How many sessions do I actually need?
It depends what you’re after. If you want real, tangible progress — building skills that stick — the four-session package is the one to go for; it gives us time to teach, let you practise, and review. If you just need a quick fix — getting to grips with your camera’s settings, or fast-tracking one specific issue — a single pay-as-you-go session may be all you need.
How do I book my dates after buying the package?
Once you’ve purchased the £360 package, Alan emails you a link to his online diary to pick your dates and times. That email also includes a coupon code that bypasses the payment section in the scheduler — your sessions are already paid for.
Where do the lessons take place?
All lessons are held at Alan’s premises in Coventry (CV4 9HW), where there are plenty of resources on hand — large screens, a printer, and a range of camera equipment to use and demonstrate, plus access to woodland at the end of the garden for practical, on-location tuition as well as theory.
Can I have lessons in the evening or at weekends?
The 4-for-3 package is for daytime sessions, 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, as that’s when daytime availability is easiest — evenings are usually small-group classes and weekends are often location workshops. If you’d prefer an evening or weekend, there’s a pay-as-you-go option you can book whenever suits you, though the package discount doesn’t apply to those.
What level are the lessons suitable for?
Any level. The whole point of 1-2-1 tuition is that it’s bespoke — Alan assesses what you need and teaches accordingly, whether that’s camera technique, editing, lighting, composition, image reviews, or even building a photography business. Beginners and experienced photographers alike get sessions pitched exactly where they are.
What camera do I need?
You’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Lessons aren’t taught on phones, as the aim is to get you confident with full manual control of a dedicated camera.
Do I get any notes or materials to take away?
Yes. Depending on the subject, you’ll be given printed support notes or books and printed practice assignments. So as well as verbal and practical tuition, you leave each session with documented notes to refer back to and work on.
Can I try a single session before buying the package?
Yes — book a single pay-as-you-go session first if you’d like to try it. Note that a pay-as-you-go session is separate and won’t count as one of the four sessions in the 4-for-3 package.
What’s your cancellation and refund policy?
You can cancel within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, less a 5% admin charge. Once you’ve attended your first session, or after 30 days, no cancellation or refund is available. In exceptional circumstances — for example, serious illness preventing you from completing within 12 months — Alan may extend the 12-month window at his discretion to support you.
What happens in a typical session?
The first session usually starts with some fact-finding — your background, equipment, the things you’re struggling with and what you want to achieve — to produce an outline for the four sessions. That plan stays flexible: everyone learns at a different pace, so we can speed up, slow down, or add and drop topics as we go.
Related
• Online 1-2-1 Zoom lessons → /photography-lessons-online-121
• Beginners photography course → /beginners-photography-classes
• 12-month payment plan → /photography-payment-plan
Whatever your level, private photography lessons give you Alan's full attention and a plan built entirely around your goals. Buy the 4-for-3 package above, or book a single session first to try it.